I’m looking for a little direction/recommendations about sound from my Atomiswave.
Currently, I don’t hear any music from my machine, but voice samples are loud and clear. I also hear SFX, but they are quiet. There are currently 2 speakers wired in series to the Mono sound of the JAMMA edge connector. According to the Atomiswave Instruction Manual, Stereo Sound can be achieved via several pins of the CN3 speaker output which is part of the board. There is also a volume dial on the board, so there must be a stock sound amplifier built-in. I’ve already ordered the necessary JST PHDR-10VR female solderless connector which is required for CN3. I’m hoping that all sound (including music) will be heard from these Stereo outputs. I will be disconnecting the Mono sound before testing the stereo outputs.
As this is my first Arcade Cabinet, I have a couple questions before making modifications:
1) What speaker specifications do I need to consider? Specifically, Wattage and Impedence (Ohms). I will only be wiring 1 speaker per channel.
2) What gauge of wire is recommended for speaker connections on an Atomiswave?
3) Future plans. I’d like to install a sub-woofer under the seat. I realize this would require a low frequency Amplifier and then there’s the trouble of line out vs amplified sound from the main board. Maybe there’s a kit for this?
Currently, I don’t hear any music from my machine, but voice samples are loud and clear. I also hear SFX, but they are quiet. There are currently 2 speakers wired in series to the Mono sound of the JAMMA edge connector. According to the Atomiswave Instruction Manual, Stereo Sound can be achieved via several pins of the CN3 speaker output which is part of the board. There is also a volume dial on the board, so there must be a stock sound amplifier built-in. I’ve already ordered the necessary JST PHDR-10VR female solderless connector which is required for CN3. I’m hoping that all sound (including music) will be heard from these Stereo outputs. I will be disconnecting the Mono sound before testing the stereo outputs.
As this is my first Arcade Cabinet, I have a couple questions before making modifications:
1) What speaker specifications do I need to consider? Specifically, Wattage and Impedence (Ohms). I will only be wiring 1 speaker per channel.
2) What gauge of wire is recommended for speaker connections on an Atomiswave?
3) Future plans. I’d like to install a sub-woofer under the seat. I realize this would require a low frequency Amplifier and then there’s the trouble of line out vs amplified sound from the main board. Maybe there’s a kit for this?
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